Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 4, no. 4, April 1974, p. 41
Description
Book review of: Geniesh : an Indian Girlhood by Jane Willis. "The harsh life of the old-time mission school and its attempt to "de-Indianize" the Indian."
Discussion by Elders who express regrets at loss of traditional customs and values and desire a return of schools on reserves ; a need to preserve Indian ceremonies and Indian medicines ; concerns about problems with alcohol recur throughout.
Discussion of the educational system: relative merits of day schools, residential schools, integrated schools, etc.; need for inclusion of Indian culture into the curriculum at all levels ; the role of the elder as teacher.
Discussion on problems of the younger generation, including alcoholism. Also discussed ways in which parents and elders can help by instructing children and young people and by maintaining the Indian religion.
Black and white photograph of a group of Peigan men from Montana on horseback in traditional clothing (many wear head-dresses) bearing two American flags at the MacLeod Jubilee Parade.
Black and white photograph of two Wood Cree men present at Frog Lake on the day of the massacre. Moostoos on left, Neeoaquatatoue on right. Both wear western style clothes.
Journal of the Canadian Church Historical Society, vol. 16, no. 4, December 1, 1974, pp. 66-71
Description
Describes the policies, practises and curriculum of the school, as well as the philosophy of its founder, Rev. E. F. Wilson. Brief mention of the the Wawanosh School for girls.
Black and White photograph of the only remaining sons of Chiefs Poundmaker and Big Bear. Poundmaker's Son Sakamatayenew is on the left, and Big Bear's son Horse Child is on the right. Both wear western clothing.
Looks at how Andrew S. Draper, a public school educator, urged the use of schooling to instill Anglo-American sociocultural values in American Indians to facilitate their assimilation into society.
Black and white photograph of a Peigan man from Montana riding a horse in traditional clothing bearing the American flag at the MacLeod Jubilee Parade.
Black and white photograph of a young blood farmer driving a car. There are several faces looking out of the back window. All wear western style clothes.